All the fixtures Acorn Engineering Company manufactures are made from reclaimed stainless steel, our material of choice from the beginning. Today Acorn sculpts this 80 percent recycled material into products that address complex environmental issues such as water conservation and energy efficiency. As a result, waste is kept to a minimum and products are durable and provide years of maintenance-free use, resulting in long-term environmental and economic benefits for a whole building.

Our History

In 1953, Earl Morris founded the Earl L. Morris Company (ELMCO) in downtown Los Angeles. After his years of experience selling plumbing products, Morris found that the type of products he enjoyed selling the most were those specified by the engineer.

In 1954, he established a new manufacturing division called Acorn Engineering Company. Acorn Engineering Company quickly grew to become a world leader in the manufacturing of stainless steel plumbing fixtures, valued in correctional facilities and high-traffic areas for their vandal-resistance and durability. The latest technologies in laser cutting and deep-draw press have only served to reinforce quality and longevity.

In the early 1970's, Acorn designed, engineered and produced a new market-leading product line of deep drawn and fabricated stainless steel plumbing fixtures. Consequently, Acorn became a worldwide leader in the stainless steel prison fixture market.

As Acorn Engineering Company grew, companies and partnerships were acquired in similar and unrelated fields. A new parent company was formed to encompass all the divisions—the Acorn Family of Companies. In 2012, the Acorn Family of Companies was renamed Morris Group International® to better promote the diverse industries and product lines it represents.

In 2014, Acorn Engineering Company will celebrate its 60th year in business. The founding company of Morris Group International remains a leader in stainless steel plumbing fixtures for institutional, commercial and government markets and continues to innovate to better serve engineers and contractors.

Timeline

1945 Earl Morris started the “Earl L. Morris Company” (thus the origin of the name ELMCO) in downtown Los Angeles. They represented and manufactured a line of stainless steel prefab shower equipment primarily for school and institutional markets.

1954 Acorn Engineering Company established with the tagline, “Manufacturers of stainless steel plumbing products.”

1960 Acorn moved to its current location in the City of Industry. (Building 2)

1985 Don Morris, Executive Vice President, is appointed President of Acorn Engineering Company.

1989 Elmdor Mfg. division started.

1995 Acorn Engineering Company purchased Stoneman Mfg. Company, which was merged with Elmdor Mfg. to become Elmdor/Stoneman. Dennis Morris, who had worked at Elmco Sales for many years, became Vice President of the Elmdor/Stoneman division.

Mergers & Acquistions

1984 (Acudor/Acorn Ltd.)

Canadian joint venture established with Don Morris and Paul Nelson as co-founders.